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greasepaint
(redirected from grease paint)

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grease·paint also grease paint  (grspnt)
n.
Theatrical makeup, especially a preparation of grease mixed with colorings.

greasepaint [ˈgriːsˌpeɪnt]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a waxy or greasy substance used as make-up by actors
2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) theatrical make-up
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.greasepaint - a greasy substance used as makeup by actorsgreasepaint - a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
makeup, war paint, make-up - cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
Translations
greasepaint [ˈgriːspeɪnt] Nmaquillaje m
greasepaint grease paint [ˈgriːspeɪnt] nproduits mpl de maquillage
greaseproof paper [ˌgriːspruːfˈpeɪpər] n (British)papier m sulfurisé
greasepaint [ˈgriːsˌpeɪnt] ncerone m


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If I want to see him in his full grease paint and bald cap, I'll have to head down to the Echo Arena later this month.
If I want to see him in his full grease paint and bald cap, I'll have to head down to the ECHO Arena later this month.
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